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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What does the UK's unwritten constitution rely on?

AThe Bible and centuries of established Christian tradition and church law
BInternational treaties and formal agreements signed with other countries
CA single written document, as used in the American or French constitutions
DActs of Parliament, common law, conventions and authoritative works combined

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Acts of Parliament, common law, conventions and authoritative works combined.

Unlike many countries, the UK does not have a single written constitution. Instead it relies on a combination of Acts of Parliament, court judgments (common law), conventions and authoritative written sources.

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